Compare and contrast convergent and divergent evolution.

Differences

Divergent evolution	Convergent evolution
Divergent evolution occurs when same structures developed along different directions due to adaptations to different needs	Convergent evolution occurs when different structures evolving for the same function and hence having similarities
Divergent evolution produces homologous structures.	Convergent evolution can result in analogous structures
It indicates common ancestry	It indicates similar habitat has resulted in selection of similar adaptive features

Similarities : $\displaystyle \star$both are influenced by the environment $\displaystyle \star$both contribute to species evolution.